COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Many counties have moved to a Level 2 snow emergency this Saturday evening.
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Snow emergency levels are as follows:
Athens County: Level 1Champaign County: Level 1Coshocton County: Level 1Crawford County: Level 1Delaware County: Level 2Fairfield County: Level 2Fayette County: Level 2Franklin County: Level 1Hocking County: Level 2Knox County: Level 2Licking County: Level 1Logan County: Level 1Madison County: Level 2Marion County: Level 2Morgan County: Level 1Morrow County: Level 1Perry County: Level 2Pickaway County: Level 2Ross County: Level 2Union County: Level 1
Snow emergency levels are defined as follows, according to a release from the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office:
Level 1: Roads are hazardous with blowing and drifting snow, roads are icy and drivers are warned to be cautious.Level 2: Roads are hazardous, only those who feel it is necessary to drive should do so, and drivers are encouraged to call their employers to verify that they need to report to work.Level 3: All roadways are closed to non-emergency personnel. No one should be out during these conditions unless it is absolutely necessary. Those traveling on the roadways may subject themselves to arrest.
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